I know not everyone here throws side kicks. If you do, which way do you do it? Do you turn the foot when you kick or your foot stay turned all the time. I saw the video below and it got me thinking about that.

The best side kick I've seen so far is Marvin Perry's. Call me bias, but it's impressive as hell to watch.

The way he teaches it is from a square (shoulders forward) stance similar to Muay Thai. From here the kicker picks up his lead leg and pivots his support leg so that he is facing to the side while bringing the lead knee up to the chest. From here the kicker shoots his lead leg out to complete the side kick. If the kicker needs to advance forward he shouldn't shuffle, but should slide forward on the kick.

The best side kick I've seen so far is Marvin Perry's. Call me bias, but it's impressive as hell to watch.

The way he teaches it is from a square (shoulders forward) stance similar to Muay Thai. From here the kicker picks up his lead leg and pivots his support leg so that he is facing to the side while bringing the lead knee up to the chest. From here the kicker shoots his lead leg out to complete the side kick. If the kicker needs to advance forward he shouldn't shuffle, but should slide forward on the kick.

video no1 is way too 'technical' in my experience and you need a lot of space for your leg to fit in especially when you have long limbs (duh).
Too slick, nice on paper, not so nice for an alive situation.

video no2 looks more like how i would do it except i wouldnt throw that side kick to the chest unless the opponent is really softened up with strikes.
the downside: IF the guy sees it in time he can simply scoop the leg away and you're in one shitty position.

If i throw a side kick ( i usually stick to forward stamps and inward or outward lowkicks) i throw it like a muel or horse would throw it, it looks retarded but it gets the job done, oh and i only aim for those soft mushy parts next to the stomach or lower ribs, i dont like to go any higher.

Marvin went on to send his next 3 guys to the hospital. I didn't go to the hospital. **** him. At that time I told my wife this would be my last fight so we could raise a daughter. 4 years later I decided one more then I was done.